Received a Package You Didn’t Order? FTC Says It Could Be a Scam
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Received a package you didn’t order? FTC says it could be a scam
The Federal Trade Commission issued a new bulletin warning consumers about brushing scams, which involve receiving packages that were not ordered.The FTC said the packages can be a sign that personal information has been compromised.The agency also warned about a newer tactic involving packages that include QR codes with messages such as scan to return or scan to find out who sent the package.RELATED STORY | Receive a warning from Facebook about…
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Feds say unexpected packages showing up at your home could be part of dangerous scam
With online shopping more popular than ever, it’s not uncommon for packages to show up routinely at your home. However, the Federal Trade Commission warned Americans this week of an ongoing scam involving unexpected packages arriving at homes.
If you've received a package you didn't ask for, don't treat it as a gift: the FTC brushing scam alert. It's a fraud with which a seller uses your name to post fake reviews on the internet. What's the brushing scam and how it works The mechanism is simple. The scammer sends an unexpected package to your address, often with a cheap item of doubtful origin, such as wet wipes, toothpaste or seeds. With that shipment it creates a supposed delivery a…
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